# Since... vs Sober Way

The clearest difference is ads: Since... at none against Sober Way's shown. Since... also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Sober Way's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Since... sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sober Way sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Since... against 5.0 for Sober Way. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober Way has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Since... ships an update every 2 months, Sober Way every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Since... | Sober Way |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since/id1537639052/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-way-12-steps-guide/id6744154265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [My Learning Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/493869417) | [Dzimitry Hutkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457086131) |

## What reviewers say

### Since...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since/id1537639052)

Track the time elapsed since significant life events with custom widgets. Personalize each event with a photo and choose from three widget sizes for your home screen. Unlock additional widgets through a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Track time since events, Attach photos to events, Multiple widget sizes, Home screen widgets, Unlockable widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Widgets 2-5 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sober Way

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-way-12-steps-guide/id6744154265)

This app provides a comprehensive recovery companion based on the 12-Step program. It offers tools for tracking sobriety, building habits, analyzing triggers, and connecting with a supportive community. Users can personalize their experience and gain insights into their progress towards an addiction-free lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Sobriety tracker, 12 Steps to Recovery tools, Motivation and reminders, Financial and time savings calculator, Daily journal and trigger analysis, Community support, Customizable experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Since... free?

Since... is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sober Way free?

Sober Way is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Since... or Sober Way?

Since... and Sober Way are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Since... or Sober Way have ads?

Sober Way shows ads; Since... does not.

### Which is updated more often, Since... or Sober Way?

Since... ships an update every 2 months, and Sober Way every 4 weeks. Most recently, Since... was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sober Way on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*